To light a charcoal grill using lighter fluid, you will pile the charcoal into a pyramid, squeeze lighter fluid onto the coals until they look glossy, and then light them immediately.
When it's time to fire up the barbecue, you can get your charcoal grill started using the "old school" method with lighter fluid, following a few simple steps.
Essential Items
Based on the process described, you will need the following items:
| Item | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Charcoal | The fuel source |
| Lighter Fluid | Helps ignite the charcoal |
| Lighter/Match | To ignite the lighter fluid |
Steps to Light Your Charcoal Grill
Here is how to light your charcoal grill with lighter fluid:
- Pile the charcoal into a pyramid at the bottom of the grill. Creating a pile helps the heat spread efficiently through the coals once ignited.
- Squeeze lighter fluid on the piled charcoal just until the coals look glossy. Avoid soaking them excessively.
- Light the coals immediately. Carefully use a match or lighter to ignite the fluid on the charcoal pile. The lighter fluid will burn, starting the charcoal.
Once the coals are lit, allow them time to get hot and covered with white-gray ash before spreading them out and adding your food.
